Enjoy a spooktacular day of food, fun, music, and family activities in the Garden. Bring the kids in costume and enjoy a festive fall celebration with cute animals, games, treats, and photo-ops. Explore the Garden, beautifully decorated for the season, while enjoying delicious bites from local food trucks and live entertainment.

Event Schedule:

9 am – Noon | Pollination Station with a special presentation by Mission Pollination showcasing the magic of air-purifying plants

10 am – 3pm | Petting Zoo by Julio’s Zoo 2 U and Face Painter

1:30 pm – 3:45 pm | Children’s Author Veronica Green – Kids activity and The Earth Fairy book signing.

2:00 pm | Storybook Time with children’s author Veronica Green reading The Earth Fairy

ALL DAY (9 am – 4 pm)

Picture Perfect Pumpkin Patch and Pumpkin Market
Candy Treasure Hunt
Make your own Wizard Wand, Rattle Your Bones, and Treat Bag
Spooky Giant Maze
UF/IFAS Planting Activity
Live music by DJ Bobby G
Food and sweet treat vendors